$6,163 Closing Credit¹
Margaret Nagel, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$5,932
closing credit¹
680 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 615 Chicago, IL 60611
$499,500 List price
$5,932
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,600 sqft
$312 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 680 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 615
ALMOST 180,000 DOLLARS WAS SPENT RECENTLY RE-WORKING AND RE-IMAGINING THIS STREETERVILLE CONDO CREATING A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPACE. THE HOME'S FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN ALLOWS IT TO LIVE EITHER AS A 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH OR 2 BEDROOM + DEN/2 BATH CONDO. DURING THE RENOVATION EVERYTHING WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS, ELECTRICAL WAS UPDATED, AND PUCK LIGHTING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT WITH VIRTUALLY EVERY INCH TRANSFORMED WITH AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF CUSTOMIZATIONS. UPON ENTERING THE HOME YOU'LL NOTICE THE FOYER'S DRAMATIC, CUSTOM TEXTURED FEATURE WALL MADE WITH ANN SACKS TILE. MOHAWK 7-INCH WIDE WHITE OAK PLANK HARDWOOD FLOORING IS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FOYER, LIVING/DINING ROOM, DEN/BONUS ROOM, AND CHEF'S KITCHEN. CUSTOM, EXTRA-TALL, SOLID WALNUT DOORS ARE THROUGHOUT AND ALL DOOR TRIM WAS ARTISAN HAND PAINTED TO MATCH THE WOOD GRAIN DETAIL FOUND IN THE CUSTOM DOORS. A SPACIOUS SOUTH-FACING LIVING/DINING ROOM HAS CUSTOM BUILT IN BANQUETTE SEATING WITH CALVIN KLEIN UPHOLSTERY PLUS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED ALL GLASS DINING TABLE FROM GLASS WORKS CREATING THE PERFECT SPOT FOR AN INTIMATE MEAL OR FOR DINNER PARTIES OF UP TO 14. THE ORIGINAL GALLEY-STYLE KITCHEN WAS SUBSTANTIALLY WIDENED CREATING A MORE FUNCTIONAL WORKSPACE. CHEF'S KITCHEN BOASTS CUSTOM SOFT CLOSE DIAMOND CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERS, MIELE BUILT-IN DOUBLE OVENS, MIELE COOKTOP AND DISHWASHER, OVERHEAD EXHAUST FAN, AND BUILT-IN WINE FRIDGE. THE PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE HAS A HIGH-END, HOTEL-LIKE FEEL WITH ITS SEPARATE DRESSING ROOM WITH CUSTOM CLOSET ORGANIZERS AND A BUILT-IN SAFE. THE ATTACHED PRIMARY BATHROOM HAS HEATED FLOORS, A DRAMATIC CHANDELIER, EXTRA-LARGE JETTED TUB, OVER-SIZED SHOWER WITH MULTIPLE SHOWER HEADS WITH STUNNING ANN SACKS TILE SURROUND. THE SECOND BATHROOM ALSO HAS CUSTOM ANN SACKS TILE, HEATED FLOORS, OVERSIZED SHOWER WITH RAIN SHOWER AND HAND HELD COMPONENTS, GLASS VESSEL SINK WITH GLASS SURROUND, AND LOW-PROFILE TOILET. CURRENTLY UTILIZED AS A HOME OFFICE, THE LARGE SECOND BEDROOM EASILY FITS A KING-SIZED BED AND THERE'S ALSO CUSTOM BUILT-IN SHELVING, AND A UNIQUE TEXTURED WALL DETAIL. DEN IS CURRENTLY OPEN AND HAS A LARGE CLOSET. IT CAN EASILY BE CLOSED OFF TO CREATE A THIRD BEDROOM IF NEEDED. PRIME HEATED, DEEDED, AND ATTACHED GARAGE PARKING IS LOCATED ON THE BUILDING'S PRIVATE OWNERS' LEVEL MERE STEPS AWAY FROM THE UNIT AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. OVER-SIZED PRIVATE STORAGE IS INCLUDED AND LOCATED ACROSS THE HALL. CROWN MOLDING/TRIM AND PUCK LIGHTING ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT. ITS TRULY RARE TO FIND A HOME LIKE THIS WITH SUCH THOUGHTFUL DESIGN ELEMENTS AND SO MANY CUSTOMIZATIONS. ITS EQUALLY RARE TO FIND A BUILDING LIKE 680 N LAKE SHORE SO RICH IN HISTORY. CHARLES LINDBERGH, JOE LOUIS, FRANK SINATRA, LIZA MINNELLI, COLE PORTER, BABE RUTH, AND TONY BENNETT ARE BUT A FEW OF THE FAMOUS NAMES THAT WALKED THE GRAND HALLWAYS OF THIS ICONIC NEO-GOTHIC HIGH RISE. BUILDING AMENITIES INCLUDE: A FULLY EQUIPPED RESIDENTS ONLY GYM WITH NEWLY UPGRADED INDOOR POOL, WHIRLPOOL AND LOCKER ROOM; 24/7 DOOR STAFF AND 7 DAYS A WEEK ON-SITE ENGINEERING STAFF; DRY CLEANER; PLUS A RESTAURANT/COFFEE SHOP. LOCATED WITHIN THE BORDERS OF HIGHLY-PRIZED OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STEPS AWAY FROM CHICAGO'S WORLD-RENOWN LAKEFRONT WITH ITS MILE AFTER MILE OF BICYCLE/JOGGING PATHS, PUBLIC GREEN SPACE AND BEACHES - THIS LOCATION IS THE EPITOME OF CITY LIVING. MULTIPLE GROCERY STORES ARE NEARBY INCLUDING WHOLE FOODS - ONLY TWO BLOCKS AWAY. TOP-NOTCH SHOPPING AND DINING, WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT, PLUS CHICAGO'S MAGNIFICENT MILE ARE ALL A SHORT WALK AWAY. JUST DOWN THE STREET IS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAMPUS. THERE'S EASY ACCESS TO LAKE SHORE DRIVE AND SEVERAL CTA BUS ROUTES CRISS-CROSS THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingSteam, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,600 sqft
MLS #12271741
Attached garage1 space
WaterfrontLake Front
Summary
- MLS Number: 12271741
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (312) 319-1168
- Listing Agent: Mario Greco
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Nearby schools
9
Skinner Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•111 S Throop St
3
Hope Learning Academy
Public District KG-5
2.8 mi
•1628 W Washington Blvd
4
Cooper Elementary Academy
Public District PK-5
3.8 mi
•1624 W 19th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,559. The majority of Chicago, IL residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
28%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
72%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Music Concerts
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Volkswagen
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
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About 680 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 615
This home is located at 680 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 615 in Chicago, IL and zip code 60611 in the Near North Side neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,500.
Chicago, IL housing market in December 2024 saw over 447 listings sold above listed price, more than 276 sold at listed price and over 930 sold below. In December 2024 in Chicago, IL there were 4.5% less homes for sale than in November. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 35 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $366,590.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.